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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

5

Anderson Herald May 24 1956 Rush Party Plans

The Anderson Herald notes plans for a fall rush party a candy project and a dance. Committees are announced Finance Founders Day Rush Program Charity Flowers and cards Publicity with listed chairmen and members. Attendees named include Mrs. Harold Anderson Mrs. Richard Birdwell Mrs. Ralph Brown and others.

Anderson Herald Presins En Dent Kenneth Weidner Ivan Prather Edward Morse Robert Shoemaker Rush Mesdames William Joyce Jr Edward Tucker Roy Wirls Phyllis Jolly Mabel Brumfield Shirley Hollingsworth Robert Clark Milton Mills Jr Harry Shockey David Brown Pat Davis Ralph Page Luther Puckett Nancy Copeland Marge George Nancy Trainer Robert Ramsey Paula Vanderbur Robert Love Harold Anderson Richard Birdwell Ralph Brown Morris Carter Barella Gray Horace Nichols James Russell

Installation of Officers Held at Vanderbur Residence

A jday evening gathering at 1323 Park Rd. for installation of officers. New officers include Mrs. Richard H. Birdwell as president and Miss Shirley Hollingsworth as vice president, with Mrs. James Russell recording secretary and other posts filled by listed members. During the business session.

Paula Vanderbur Park Rd Richard H. Birdwell Shirley Hollingsworth James Russell Edward Morse Ralph Page Robert Love Robert Shoemaker Harold Anderson M@ris Carter

Handley Takes Middle Ground on Labor Stance in Indianapolis

Lt. Gov Harold Handley framed a middle of the road position on labor issues as supporters begin pushing his bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He warned businessmen and industrial workers against expecting blanket pro or anti positions and pledged neutrality when labor or business is right. Independent operators drill 77 percent of new oil wells in the region.

Indianapolis Harold Handley Handley

Petitions Seek Blacktop on Range Line Road

Resurfacing and blacktopping Range Line Road near St. Rd. 128 is requested by Madison county petitioners to ease congestion and aid travel to Anderson and Elwood. Memorial Day plans advance with a parade at 1 30 p.m. and a ceremony at Wood City Cemetery with Mayor Fortson speaker. Junior class paper drive set for Saturday with pickup by calling Miss Sara Jane Richards.

Elwood Range Line Madison County Range Line Road Frankton Anderson St. Rd Ind American Legion Flwood City Cemetery Robert Fortson Sara Jane Richards The Veterans of Foreign Wars

Statutory Rape Case Dismissed in Chicago Court

A statutory rape charge against Robin Dragin, 26, Chicago, involving a 15 year old runaway from an Evanston area orphanage was dismissed after unsubstantiated testimony. Dragin, a former private detective, denied the teenage accuser's claims. no other witnesses appeared. He also faces an unrelated indictment in a $35,000 jewel robbery case.

Chicago Milwaukee Robin Dragin Marguerite Ortman Evanston Thomas E. Kluczynski Dragin

Thomaston Senior Becomes State's Only Accredited Female Referee

Donna Reeves of Thomaston, a high school senior, qualified as a basketball referee. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference states she is the state's only fully accredited female referee.

Thomaston, Conn Donna Reeves Donna Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference

Airman Zirkelbach Enlisted, Begins Air Force Training

Airman Basic James R. Zirkelbach, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Zirkelbach of 1424 Louise Street, starts Air Force basic training at Parks Air Force Base California after graduating Anderson High School. He entered service on March 30.

James R. Zirkelbach Edward Zirkelbach Louise St Air Force Parks Air Force Base Calif Anderson High School

Elwood Couple Announce Engagement of Madaline Seely

Marel F Seely and wife announce the engagement of their daughter Madaline Lou Seely to Airman Second Class Charles Allen Nestrom son of Col and Mrs H M Nestrom of San Antonio Texas Madaline is a Wendell S Willkie High School 1953 graduate and IU junior affiliated with Phi Mu Job's Daughters She previously served as assistant librarian at Elwood Public Library Charles Nestrom attended Little Rock Junior College and Texas Technical College and is stationed with the Air Force Language Training Department at Indiana University The wedding date is not set

Elwood Marel F. Seely N. Anderson Sr Madaline Lou Charles Allen Nestrom H. M. Nestrom San Antonio Texas Miss Seely Wendell S. Willkie Elwood Public Library Indiana University Phi Mu Sororty Job's Daughters Mr. Nestrom Little Rock Junior College Texas Technical College Air Force Language Training Department

Elwood social events feature multiple sorority parties

Elwood hosted a string of social activities with Sigma Alpha Chi and Gamma Nu sororities holding bridge and party gatherings at members’ homes. Prizes were won by numerous members, door prizes awarded, and refreshments served. Upcoming events include a June 4 meeting and a June 19 plastic party hosted by Mrs Guard.

Elwood Sigma Alpha Chi Sorority Gamma Nu Beatrice Acres Betty Litsey Mary Savage Janice Fritz Rosemary Cornelius Doris Birkenbine Jean Longerbone Delta Chi Sigma Sorority Florence Havens Hilltop Party Mesdames Bessie Hight Ruth Warner Esther Guard Marie Call Shirley Hocker

Lighter Blamed For Collision In Galesburg

James Norton of Galesburg said a fireing cigarette lighter popped from its dashboard holder and caused a crash on a busy street. His car struck a parked auto, damaging both vehicles. Norton was treated and released with minor injuries.

Galesburg James Norton Norton

Cub Pack 3003 Hosts Hobo Party at Fairview Park

About 125 Cub Scouts and parents from Meadow brook Pack 3003 attended a hobo party in Fairview Park. Cubmaster Kenneth Bowman presented advancement awards and inducted new Cubs including Paul Jones Randy VanDyke Robert Cahoon Peter Drumm David Sell Paul Drumm and William Brant. Awards included Wolf badge Edie Edwards Bear rank Donald Jones Gary Bute Gold arrow points Gary Bute and Gary Appleton Silver arrow points to Keith Tolliver Jerry Neal David Saylers Mike Goddard Gary Appleton and John Brenneke.

Meadowbrook Fairview Park Kenneth Bowman Edie Edwards Donald Jones Gary Bute Gary Appleton Keith Tolliver Jerry Neal David Saylers Mike Goddard John Brenneke Cubs Paul Jones Randy VanDyke Robert Cahoon Peter Drumm David Sell Paul Drumm William Brant

Prosecutor Sees Broader Evidence From Grand Jury

Indianapolis prosecutor John G. Tinder said a Marion County grand jury drew more information than expected from 29 subpoenas issued to persons holding federal gambling tax stamps. Witnesses will be immune from prosecution for their testimony.

Indianapolis John G. Tinder Marion County

Friday Rites For W. Denton and Local Events

William Scott Denton 82 of Elwood died in Tipton Memorial Hospital. The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Friday at York Memorial Home with Rev. R. W. Sage officiating. Burial in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. Denton born January 4, 1874 in Fairmount. survived by sister Mae Stieglitz. Also reports on the Sportsman Show opening at Callaway Park grounds with daily hours and merchant booths. Mercy Hospital dismissals and admissions listed along with local births.

Fairmount Ben.jamin M Isabel Freeman Denton Emma Dutch Tre Anderson Elwood Concervation Club Callaway Park Mercy Hospital Tommy Anderson Rt. 4 Tipton Donald Tobin Alexandria Mercy Hospital Lou Ann Tanzilli Lamont Hopper Anderson St Mure Seely Rebecca Hartsock Bert Wright Elwood Copher and Fesler James Brenner Sa G St Charles Warmire Frankton Fred Loyd Converse Floyd Skirvin Veterans Hospital Indianapols

Vacation Starts For Lapel Pupils

Lapel The Lapel School closed Saturday with pupils reporting for report cards, starting vacation. Kindergarten operetta Sugar and Spice by Mrs. Glenn Sears and Mrs. Edith Woodward drew a large crowd. Local Sunday gatherings included Do-for-Others class hosted by the Woodward family and others attended by Rev Garfield Steedman and sons.

Glenn Sears Edith Woodward Cass Methodist Church Lynn Woodward Garfield’ Steedman Donald Robert Richard Gail Clark Relle Niblack Nellie Keller Charles Murphy Indianapolis Garfield Steelmen Muncie

Indiana towns ordered to stop river pollution plan deadlines

The Indiana Stream Pollution and Control Board ordered Gas City and Jonesboro to halt river pollution and prepare sewage treatment plans by January 1. Construction must start by May 1, 1958 and finish by June 1.

Indianapolis Indiana Stream Pollution and Control Board Gas City Jonesboro Mississinewa Grant County

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